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I Specialize In A Very Specific Kind Of Ridiculous Shit

Another blog post title based on a movie quote? Yes, but don’t worry this is not the norm. In fact, referencing 300 and Inception pretty much exhausts my knowledge of current movies. I did try to see Captain America, but apparently movie theaters not only have a problem with bringing outside candy, but they also have a problem with bringing toys of the adult fashion, too. I’m sorry, but if you’re going to show a movie with Chris Evans running around with only a tight, white t-shirt to cover his bulging pecs, then you really must make be prepared for me to lick the fucking movie screen.

And now I forget what I was going to write about.

Oh yeah! I wanted to say hello and welcome to all the newcomers! Thank you so much for stopping by, and especially to the people who decided to stick around for more of my insanity. I think I’m mostly caught up on replying to all of the comments that ya’all have left, too–they were all awesome! Also, a huge thank you to everyone who has checked out the blogs on my blogroll! They are written by incredibly brilliant people, and I’m so thrilled that people are checking them out, too, because I truly do enjoy spreading the blog love. So to the new and veteran follows, I give you a huge group grope hug.

Now off to the entry at hand.

I’ve been doing this Shameless Meme thing for a few weeks now, and since it’s been a while since I satisfied one of the tasks on the list, I’m going to do that today. I’m going to go with number 7 today: Share your efforts at something you don’t think you do well.

I do not do well at functioning without sleep. I can function without sleep, but do I do it well? No way. Not only am I a miserable, cranky bunny when I’m in a sleep deficit, but I’m also determined to make sure that everyone around me is miserable, too. This is not a trait that I developed just when I became an adult with responsibilities and all of that kind of shit that keeps you from sleeping either. My family first became aware of this characteristic when I was only a day old. The nurses in the hospital had woke me up to take my picture (why the fuck they would actually wake up a newborn is beyond me), and I was not a happy camper. The pissy, sulky look that I’m wearing in that baby picture is the one that I’m told still adorns my face when I’m overly tired. I’m also told that I gave my family a number of scares as a toddler because I would be crawling around on the floor playing, and then suddenly fall over. The drop would be so sudden and complete that my grandmother thought that I’d dropped dead the first time she saw it.

The reason that I chose to talk about this today is because I went to a late lunch with my brother yesterday, had a few many margaritas to celebrate my BONing, then came home and slept for about fifteen hours. I almost feel some shame in that but I hardly slept at all last week on top of working a billion hours, so no shame here. The best part? I dreamt that there was a zombie infestation. I know most people would think that was a nightmare, but I enjoyed the fuck out of myself kicking zombie ass!

I’m throwing in this video because it’s short, appropriate, involves animals which I love, and it makes me laugh ’cause I’m easily amused.

I think I functionally optimally at 12 hours of sleep. Anything less is a roll of the dice. Anything 6 or under? I should come with a warning label and a pot of coffee around my neck because it won’t be pretty. Glad you had a kick ass zombie dream, I am sure you kicked ass spectacularly darling!

I don’t do well at keeping things alive – plants mostly. Some days even my children teeter on the brink (more due to my wanting to strangle them than anything else – they are teenagers after all). Sleep decides when it will grace me with its presence, despite trying to influence it with copious amounts of wine…meh.

Love the video! haha. I am jealous that I missed our on margaritas but the wedding is almost upon me and then it’s time for drinks and catching up. I am going to go ahead and agree with you…I can function without sleep (and do more often then I would like) but it is not something I do well or prefer to do. I LOVE sleeping…love a good nap…and adore my lazy days. I am averaging about 5 hours of sleep a night during the week which isn’t nearly enough for me…so my weekends are spent in mini comas!

I’m glad to say that… as I am currently also doing the shameless thing (memes, why do I every think its a good idea to follow?) is that I totally can function with lack of sleep. Thank god. Since I totally suffer from insomnia, imagine how whacked out I’d be if I COULDN’T function with sleep deprivation? Actually, lack of sleep is almost like a drug for me. Like I’m high on tiredness. Giddy almost. And my head is fuzzy and foggy.

I’m following you know, WOMAN.And embarrassingly obsessed with your blog.

Post-wise: OH MAH GAH. I’m the same way about sleep. Grad school has turned me into a right cranky BIATCH because I’m averaging about 4-6 hours of sleep a night… glad to know I’m not the only one who values a good, healthy sleep!

@Nikki- You are so lucky to have a super-no-sleep-needed body, my dear. I’d hate you for it if I didn’t think you were awesome.~

@Shell- Is it a sign that I’m becoming “adultish” that a good time for me is catching up on that sleep? *grumbles*

@Dr. Rob Rob- Thanks so much for popping over from BONing and sticking around, too! I hope no one got in your way yesterday. ;)’

@Daniel- Thank you for following the BON trail, Daniel! And yes, I curse a fucking lot, so I’m glad you like it and are sticking around for more.~

@Kerry- Yay for another BON buddy! Welcome, Kerry! I’ve had people make the depression assumption about me, too, but I’m just SLEEPY damnit!

@Rose-Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the digs and are sticking around. =)

@Jessica L. Buike-Thanks so much for the shout out, sweetie!

@j루- I’m not sure if you’re a spambot since my URL is the one you were on when you commented? *puzzled look*

The Nice Chick- Thanks so much for hanging around for more foolishness. =)

@Levi Ecko- I love the kitties, too!

@”Celia Golightly”- I’m so glad that you’re enjoying my goofyass writing, love!~ And I’ve been trying to follow your blog for three fucking days now and I keep getting this message: “We’re sorry… We were unable to handle your request. Please try again or return a bit later.” GRRRRRR!!!! IT’S NOT GETTING THE BEST OF ME THOUGH! I SHALL BEAT THIS HICCUP!

I’m jealous that you got cool Zombie Apocalypse dreams. I wandered over via blogs of note, and as chance has it, I dreamed of the Zombie Apocalypse just last night. But it wasn’t a cool one at all, I was hiding in my room trying to ignore the screams, eating my cold, dry rice (the power went out in my apocalypse), crying to myself about how lonely I was since I hadn’t talked to anyone in years.

It was a little unnerving to wake up and hear nothing outside. I was very relieved when I heard a car go by, just because it gave me back my bearings and made me remember I wasn’t quite that alone.

LOL! Omg, that Inception clip was brilliant! I laughed so hard I might have pulled something…

And hey, I’m a psychology major, aka fascinated with people. Basically, everyone has their on and off buttons and I loved reading about your sleep deficiency adventures.

When I sleep less than ehough (which is a lot), I laugh like a maniac. At things that are not funny. Oh man, I just love it though. It’s such fun for a while… but then I feel like I’ve a monkey playing on my nose cos of the looks I get.

Anyway, I find your blog fascinating. I love to be amused. ^_^ Keep it up!